The May 1, 2014 edition of Association Management Executive Briefing included the posting below on "8 Tips for Staying Safe at Conventions" by Lou Figueroa. It's a good reminder for all of us. Conventions are a great place to learn... Continue reading

On behalf of the NFPA Conferences & Meetings team, I'm pleased to let you know that Alternative Communication Services (ACS) will be providing Communication Access Realitme Translation (CART) during the C&E general session. What is CART you ask? CART is... Continue reading

For all you foodies out there you'll like this list of 12 great Las Vegas restaurants for every taste and budget by Larry Olmsted. Published on Forbes.com, January 28, 2014. Enjoy! Michael's Gourmet Room Michael’s Gourmet Room, Southpoint Casino Several... Continue reading

I came across an interesting article today in the Meeting Professionals International MPI Pulse e-newsletter. "A First on the Strip" tells how Chef Susan Wolfia became the first female executive chef on the Las Vegas Strip. Wolfia is the head... Continue reading

Chicago has five Tony Award-winning theater companies, original world premier productions and breathtaking classical performances. Learn more about Chicago's theater and performing arts at the Choose Chicago website. Continue reading

Stop by the NFPA booth #471 in the expo hall on Monday, June 10 and drop off your business card for a chance to win two tickets to the Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on Tuesday, June... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Chicago's museums rank among some of the best in the world. There are 40 museums that cover a wide array of interests from contemporary art to nature and history. There is even a museum campus located along the lakeside. Browse... Continue reading

TripAdvisor Chicago’s largest hotel, the 2,019-room Hyatt Regency Chicago is part of NFPA's hotel block for the conference & Expo. In April they announced the completion of a $168 million renovation which included an overhaul of all guest rooms in... Continue reading

Doris Kearns Goodwin, world-renowned historian and author of the best-selling book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, will be giving the keynote address at the NFPA Conference & Expo on Monday, June 10. Team of Rivals was... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Before traveling to a new city I typically check TripAdvisor to see which restaurants are highly rated. Referred to as "the world's largest travel site", TripAdvisor makes it possible to read reviews and candid comments about traveler's first-hand experiences. Listed... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

I thoroughly enjoyed Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company's Hop-on-Hop-Off®sightseeing tour which was voted Chicago's Best Tour. Taking this two-hour, fully narrated tour is a great way to familarize yourself with all the city has to offer. It's not only... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

Are you interested in learning about Chicago, the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo? Or maybe you're just looking for a good book to read. In the coming weeks, I'll be highlighting some of the customer top-rated... Continue reading

This article from SmartBrief for The Business Traveler has some good tips on hotel fire safety for frequent travelers. Whether you’re a frequent traveler, or travel only once a year to the NFPA Conference & Expo, keep these safety tips... Continue reading

The Chicago Like a Local blog by Choose Chicago has a great entry on the Chicago dining scene. With their permission, we’ve reposted the November 27, 2012 blog here. The Michelin Guide is an illuminati of dining. It's a review... Continue reading

Chicago is the host city to the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo. Check out this Best of Chicago video provided by Choose Chicago. With so many things to see and do you'll definitely have a hard time deciding what to... Continue reading